Career Details

Certified Forensic Physician

Description

The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI) is pleased to present the dual-track Certified Forensic Physician®, CFP program. The CFP is an advanced credential that demonstrates additional training and expertise for physicians. ACFEI has elevated standards through education and basic and advanced training. The long-term goal of the CFP program is to provide a mechanism for measuring scientific standards and procedures required to perform thorough forensic medical investigations and proper consultation.

Certifying Organization

American College of Forensic Examiners

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Independent Medical Examiner

Certifying Organization

American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Medical Investigator IV

Certifying Organization

American College of Forensic Examiners

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Medical Investigator V

Certifying Organization

American College of Forensic Examiners

Type

B - Advanced

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